Classic Transport INC Safety Record

DOT# 547497 · Elkhart, IN 46517 · 8667241606

A

Excellent safety record — scored 12/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/24/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 12/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Classic Transport INC (DOT# 547497) in Elkhart, Indiana has 291 inspections on record with 241 violations and a 8.2% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

291 Inspections
8.2% Vehicle OOS Rate
3 Crashes
156 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 8.2%
Carrier: 8.2% (24 of 291) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 3.8%
Carrier: 3.8% (11 of 291) National: 6.4%
67% OOS rate better than 67% of carriers in Indiana
43% crash rate better than 43% of carriers in Indiana

Violation Categories · 241 total violations

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

241 total violations across 291 inspections
34 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (14%)
Vehicle Maintenance
88
Unsafe Driving
71
Hours of Service
56
Driver Fitness
8
Other
18

Inspection History · 100 records

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 37 states
Level 1: 174 (60%) Level 2: 36 (12%) Level 3: 81 (28%)
2 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/24/2026 CO 3 0 0
03/23/2026 IN 1 1 0
03/23/2026 IA 1 0 0
03/12/2026 MT 3 0 1
03/09/2026 IL 1 1 0
03/06/2026 IN 1 0 0
03/02/2026 WY 3 0 0
02/25/2026 MT 3 0 0
02/21/2026 AZ 2 0 0
02/21/2026 KY 1 0 0

Crash History · 3 records

1 injury crash
25-SEP-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
25-SEP-24 IN 0 2 0
14-NOV-24 IN 0 0 0
14-MAR-24 MO 0 0 0

Authority & Insurance

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC271402
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority Inactive
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Canal Insurance Co. $750 07/01/2024
SURETY Hartford Fire Insurance Company N/A 07/16/1999

Fleet Profile

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 156
Drivers 363
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 01/10/1994
MCS-150 Filed 20251217 2
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 16,550,325
Address 57806 County Road 3 South, Elkhart, IN 46517

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Resources

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